What's the deal with the Lima mintmark?

Hyperion

Why so stylized in the LMAE variation?

Still: interesting to look at...





(Newp, btw)

RobP

Monograms have frequently been a popular means of depicting a reference. The Potosi mint pieces have a PTS monogram. British examples include the LONDONIA monogram from the time of Alfred (871-899), though my favourite is the Elizabeth R(egina) monogram found on the pledge pennies and halfpennies dated 1601. An example of which is here. see the first item in the list.

TwoKopeiki

I believe it was first P or P with star above it for pillar and shield designs. L for pillars and waves types. Later, milled pillar types had LMA monogram with a dot over L. Milled bust, as per your example, was a LMAE monogram.

Nice coing, btw!

Hyperion

<< <i>Monograms have frequently been a popular means of depicting a reference. The Potosi mint pieces have a PTS monogram. British examples include the LONDONIA monogram from the time of Alfred (871-899), though my favourite is the Elizabeth R(egina) monogram found on the pledge pennies and halfpennies dated 1601. An example of which is here. see the first item in the list. >>



OMG!!! that's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Hyperion

I need a better setup! shooting through a loupe SUX!